Commercial Lawyer

Antunes Lawyers is in a progressive growth phase which has created opportunities within our Commercial and Corporate department. 

We are seeking a junior and senior lawyer who are strategic and commercially minded with 1 - 5+ years post-admission experience in corporate, commercial and transactional law. 

Commitment, hard work and dedication to the role will be rewarded. On offer is a competitive salary package, as well as the opportunity for career and professional growth and progression, working in a collaborative and close-knit team.

You will be closely supported by the Partners from day one in your career at Antunes Lawyers. With a broad client base, made up of private clients, business owners, SMEs, and international clients, the corporate and commercial team of Antunes Lawyers provide legal services across the full spectrum of corporate, commercial and transactional matters, including: 

• Sale and purchase of business
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Commercial leasing, sub-leasing and licensing
• Property transactions
• Advising on corporate governance matters
• Corporate and Trust structuring
• Preparing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts (service, supply, distribution, manufacturing, consultancy, etc)
• Intellectual property (registrations and infringements)
• Employment and industrial relations
• Regulatory and compliance
• Lending and borrowing (PPSR)
• Personal and corporate insolvency

About you

We are seeking individuals who possess the following essential requirements: 

• 1 - 5+ years post-admission experience in corporate, commercial and transactional law
• Strong technical and analytical skills or the willingness and commitment to learn
• Drafting, advisory and negotiation skills
• Highly efficient and strong organisational skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated 
• Proven capability to manage tasks and multiple competing priorities in a fast paced environment

Antunes Lawyers strives to foster a workplace environment that is supportive, facilitating of opportunities for learning and career growth, and collaborative.

Please click ‘Apply” or forward a copy of your resume and cover letter to *****@antunes.com.au